State of the Market - Week 27, 2017

Chilean pear exports to Europe have ended up at around 70,000MT, marking a 36% year-on-year rise.

July 12 , 2017

Canada: BC blueberry harvest kicks off with lighter early crop expected

BCBC chair Jack Bates says both weather conditions and fruit quality are "excellent", but he does not expect year-on-year production growth.

July 12 , 2017

Spanish avocado growers saw better volumes, historic price peaks in 2016-17

The Spanish Tropical Fruit Association is also upbeat about what World Avocado Organization (WAO) campaigns will mean for the category.

July 12 , 2017

Ecuador-EFTA trade deal expected to drive banana export recovery

Ecuador's banana industry hopes a trade deal with four non-EU European countries will bring it back on a level playing field with some competitors.

July 12 , 2017

AGAP: Peruvian mango trees developing 'normally' despite inclement weather

Peruvian industry leaders have sought to allay concerns that the same weather event that set back banana exports would also impact the upcoming mango campaign that's set to start in late October.

July 12 , 2017

Australia: Tim Reid a "true legend of Tasmania's fruit industry", says Minister

The state's Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jeremy Rockliff, has congratulated the fruit sector veteran on his retirement and the planned sale of Reid Fruits.

July 11 , 2017

Dole Viet Nam names exclusive banana distributor

A Dole Asia executive reportedly said the deal would "further strengthen" its position as a leading banana provider.

July 11 , 2017

Tons of ivory seized in fruit shipment

Vietnamese state media reported the tusks originated in South Africa. 

July 11 , 2017

U.S.: Frieda's gears up for Hatch chile season as popularity heats up

A representative says the foodie movement has undoubtedly driven interest in what was until recently a relatively known product outside of New Mexico.

July 11 , 2017

U.S.: Six state prosecutors seek to join lawsuit to ban chlorpyrifos

They allege EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt broke the law in March by deciding to not ban the widely used ingredient in pesticides.

July 11 , 2017